Additive Selection Guide

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Table 1. Additives Application Guide1 (For additional products, please see Table 2.)
Adhesion Promotion Mar Resistance Water Resistance Pigment Treatment Leveling Wetting Agents 67, 500W, 501W, 502W 67, 500W, 501W, 502W 67 67 67 67, 500W, 501W, 502W 67 29 23N 57 57 57 23N 29 57 67, 500W, 501W, 502W 67, 500W, 501W, 502W Foam Control Benefit4 System/Resin Waterborne Slip Texturing 33 205SL 205SL 23N 23N 23N 23N, 205SL 23N 23N, 204SL, 205SL 204SL, 205SL

51, 52, 57

51, 14, 52

62, 65, 6, 68 OFS-6020*, OFS-6011*

OFS-6020*, OFS-6011*

84, 85, 87, 88

14, 28, 57, OFX-0193*, 3, 401LS, 51, 52 402LS, *, 3 OFX-0193 57, 401LS, OFX-0193*, 3, 402LS 51, 52 28, 57 14, 57

Acrylic

401LS, 402LS, 205SL 57, 14 51, 52, 57

51, HV 495, 62, 65, 6, 68 Z-6137, 52 OFS-6020*, OFS-6040* 57, 51, 52 18, 51, 52 65 65, 7 OFS-6020*, OFS-6040* Z-6137, OFS-6020*, OFS-6040* OFS-6020*, OFS-6011*, OFS-6040* Z-6137, OFS-6020*, OFS-6040* OFS-6020* Z-6121, OFS-6040*

57, OFS-6020* 57, OFS-6040* Z-6032, OFS-6020* OFS-6020*, OFS-6011* OFS-6020*, OFS-6011*

51, 85, 84, 87, 88 84, 85 84, 85

Alkyd Epoxy

Polyester

51, 52, 54

18, 54, 52

65, 163

84, 85

14, 57

Polyurethane

14, 51, 52, 401LS, 402LS, 205SL 14, 51, 52 14, 11

51, 52, 14

65, 163, 68

84, 85

57

57, 51, 52

Vinyl Solventborne

51, 52, 14 57, 11

65, 163 7, 163

84, 85 3, 57 88

OFX-0193*, 3, 57 3, 11, 29, 57, 54, 56, OFX-0190*, 2, 401LS, 205SL 3, 57, 54 3, 56 OFX-0190*, 2, 57 11, 57 56, 11

Acrylic Alkyd Amide Epoxy Nitrocellulose Phenolic Polyester Polyurethane

11, 14 14, 11 OFX-0190*, 2, 11 11, 14 14, 11 14 14, 11 11, 57, 401LS, 205SL 14, 11

11, 57 11, 56 11 57, 11 11, 57 14 11, 14 11, 54

7, 163 7, 56, 100F 7 7, 163 7, 65 65 65, 7 7, 163

OFS-6040*, OFS-6020* Z-6121, OFS-6040* OFS-6011*, OFS-6040* Z-6121, OFS-6040*

3, 57 3, OFS-6040* 3, 57 57, 3

OFS-6020*, OFS-6040* Z-6121, OFS-6040* OFS-6040*, OFS-6020* OFS-6040*, OFS-6020* OFS-6030*, OFS-6040*

57, OFS-6020* 57, 3 57, OFS-6040* 3, OFS-6030*

57 57, 29 11, 57, 401LS, 205SL 57, 54 57, 29, 402LS, 204SL 57, 402LS, 204SL 29, 57

Vinyl RadiationCured Acrylate

14, 11 14, 11

7, 163 163

57, 204SL, 205SL, 402LS

57

All products are Dow Corning brand, except those noted with an asterisk (*), which are XIAMETER brand. These products are sold via the XIAMETER Web-enabled business model from Dow Corning, which offers high-quality, reliable standard silicone products online, at market-based prices. Visit www.xiameter.com to order these products or to learn more. 2 Formerly known as Dow Corning 19 Additive. 3 Formerly known as Dow Corning 28 Additive.
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Compatible Binder Systems Reactive Groups Solvent Point of Addition Typical Suitable Concentration[] Diluents[] Viscosity at Shelf Food Contact 25C (77F), Life, cSt months[4] Compliance[5]
Acrylic, alkyd, amide, epoxy, Grind or nitrocellulose, polyester, let-down or polyurethane, vinyl post add Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Let-down or post add 0.1-1.0% Polar solvents, including water, alcohols, ketones None None 400,000 Grind or let-down or post add 0.1-0.5% Water, alcohols, hydrocarbons Carbinol Isopropanol 4 30 0.1-0.5% Aromatics such as xylene or toluene; mineral spirits or ketones Carbinol Toluene 1.5 36 21 Acrylic, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane Grind or let-down or post add 0.05-0.3% Polar solvents, including water and alcohols Silanol Grind or let-down or post add 0.1-1.0% Water, alcohols or aromatics Carbinol None 310 30 Water 500,000 18 FDA 175.105, 176.180, 176.210 Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Grind or let-down or post add 0.01-3.5% Polar solvents, including water and alcohols Silanol Water 4,000 12 FDA 176.210 Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Let-down or post add 0.05-1.0% Aromatics such as xylene or toluene, mineral spirits and chlorinated hydrocarbons Alcohols Carbinol None 170 30 Acrylic, alkyd, polyurethane Acrylate Let-down Post add 0.1 - 0.5% Carbinol 2-butoxyethanol 0.2% Alcohols, glycol None ethers and aromatic solvents 0.2% Alcohols, glycol Carbinol ethers and aromatic solvents 0.05-0.5% Water Silanol None 6 12 100-150 Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21 Annex 6, Part B Ethylene glycol isopropyl ether Let-down or post add Water 25-60 Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21 Annex 6, Part B 10 18 FDA 175.105, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210 0.1-1.0% Water or alcohols None None 1,750 18 Let-down Acrylic, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane Amide, epoxy, nitrocellulose, Grind or polyurethane et-down Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Grind or let-down or post add 0.1-1.0% Water, alcohols or aromatics Carbinol None 425 30
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Table 2. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning[1] (Products are listed under their primary benefit.)

Product

Description

Features/Benefits

Slip, Mar Resistance

Dow Corning 11 Additive

Silicone polyether copolymer; 10% active in toluene

Increases mar resistance; also improves leveling, gloss, wetting, and prevents pigment separation

Dow Corning 14 Additive

Silicone polyether copolymer; 10% active in isopropanol

Improves slip and mar resistance; provides leveling and gloss

Dow Corning 18 Additive

Dispersion of high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and silicone surfactant; 100% active

Provides high degree of slip, mar resistance and anti-blocking

Dow Corning 29 Additive

Silicone polyether copolymer; 100% active

Imparts mar resistance and anti-blocking; also improves leveling and wetting

Dow Corning 51 Additive

Dispersion of high molecular weight polysiloxane and surfactants; 80% active in water

Imparts mar resistance and slip to systems Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, with waterborne emulsions; also effective in nitrocellulose, polyester, solventborne coatings containing alcohol or polyurethane, vinyl polar solvents

Dow Corning 52 Additive

Dispersion of high molecular weight polysiloxane and surfactants; 64% active in water

Imparts mar resistance and slip to systems with waterborne emulsions; also effective in solventborne coatings containing alcohol or polar solvents

Dow Corning 54 Additive

Silicone polyether copolymer; 100% active

Provides mar resistance, slip, leveling and gloss; aids defoaming in some systems

Dow Corning 55 Additive

Silicone polyether copolymer; 10% active in 2-butoxyethanol

Gives good wetting and leveling; also imparts slip

Dow Corning 204SL Additive

100% active silicone polyether copolymer

Slip and hand feel modifier for radiation curable systems; also provides good flow and leveling

Dow Corning 205SL Additive

Silicone polyether copolymer; 50% active in ethylene glycol isopropyl ether

Superior hand feel modifier for multiple Acrylic, polyurethane delivery coating systems; lowers coefficient of friction (CoF); foam control; also effective in solventborne coatings

Dow Corning HV 495 Emulsion

Silicone emulsion; 37% active

Provides slip and mar resistance

XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid[8]

Silicone polyether copolymer; 100% active

Imparts mar resistance and anti-blocking; improves leveling and substrate wetting

XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid[9]

Silicone polyether copolymer; 100% active

Improves slip and mar resistance; provides leveling and gloss

Table 2. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning[1]

Product Solvent

Description

Features/Benefits

Compatible Binder Systems Reactive Groups

Point of Addition

Typical Suitable Concentration[] Diluents[]

Viscosity at Shelf Food Contact 25C (77F), Life, cSt months[4] Compliance[5]

Foam Control
Acrylic Let-down or post add 0.2-2.0% Water None Water 1,000-3,000 24

Dow Corning 6 Additive

Silicone emulsion; 20-24.5% active

Quick and long-lasting foam control at low addition levels for waterborne paint and ink formulations; does not impair flow-out, leveling and gloss Acrylic, alkyd, amide, epoxy, Grind or nitrocellulose, polyester, let-down or polyurethane, vinyl post add Acrylic, polyurethane Grind or let-down or post add 0.05-0.5% Water None Water 0.05-0.5% Water None Water 0.01-0.05% Ketones None Methylisobutylketone 0.8

Dow Corning 7 Additive

Fluorosilicone; 5% active in methylisobutyl ketone

Provides foam prevention and defoaming

18

FDA 177.2600

Dow Corning 62 Additive Acrylic, alkyd, amide, epoxy, Grind or nitrocellulose, polyester, let-down or polyurethane, vinyl post add Acrylic, polyurethane Let-down or post add 0.05-0.5% Water None

Silicone emulsion; 57% active in water

Provides effective foam control in inks and coatings; good compatibility and low tendency to cause defects; APEO-free

2,000

18

FDA 175.105, 176.210, BfR XXXVI 2,000 24

Dow Corning 65 Additive

Silicone emulsion; 59% active in water

Prevents and eliminates foam in high-shear mixing processes; long-term defoaming action

Dow Corning 68 Additive

Silicone emulsion; 50-55% active

Alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APEO)-free; provides immediate and sustainable foam control in waterborne inks, coatings and paints Acrylics Grind or let-down or post add 0.1-1.0% Water None

Water

1,000-3,000

18

Dow Corning 71 Additive

Organo-modified silicone copolymer; 100% active

Effective foam control in waterborne coatings, especially ink; balancing effective foam control and good surface appearance

None

500

24

FDA 175.105, 175.300[6], 175.320[6], 176.200[6], 176.210[7], BfR XV, EU 2002/72/EC None None 750 24 FDA 176.210

Dow Corning 74 Additive

Organo-modified silicone copolymer; 100% active Acrylic, acrylate, alkyd Let-down 0.7%

Effective foam control in waterborne coatings, Acrylics especially wood coatings; balancing effective foam control and good surface appearance

Grind or let-down or post add

0.1-1.0%

Water

Dow Corning 100F Additive Acrylic, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Let-down or post add

Fluorosilicone; 1% active in diisobutyl ketone

Foam control agent in solventborne and radiation curable coatings; good for highsolids formulations

Ketones

None

Diisobutyl ketone 0.1-0.5% Aromatics, aliphatics, glycols, water 0.1-1.0% Water Silanol None

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Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21, Annex 6, Part B 1,000 18 FDA 175.105, 175.300, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, BfR XV None Water 2,700 24

Dow Corning 163 Additive

Silicone antifoam compound; 100% active

Provides foam control in coatings and inks

XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion[10]

Silicone emulsion; 10% active in water

Provides foam control in waterborne coatings, Acrylic especially dispersion paints

Grind or let-down or post add

Adhesion Promotion
Acrylic, alkyd, polyester, polyurethane Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Let-down Let-down 0.05-1.0% Primer: dilute to 10% active in isopropanol Additive: 0.5-3.0% Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Let-down Alcohols and water Alcohols and water Amino-ethoxy None Amino-methoxy None 1.65 6.5 24 36 FDA 175.105 FDA 175.105, 176.300, 177.1390

XIAMETER AminopropyltriethoxyOFS-6011 Silane silane; 99% active

Adhesion promoter and pigment treatment

XIAMETER Amino-methoxyOFS-6020 Silane functional silane; 99% active

Effective in promoting adhesion of a wide variety of coating systems to glass, aluminum and steel

Methacrylate-methoxyXIAMETER OFS-6030 Silane functional silane; 98% active; when used as a primer, apply by dipping or brushing

Improves adhesion of free radical cured resins, such as polyester, to inorganic substrates

Primer: dilute to Alcohols and water 0.1-0.5% active in acidified (pH ~4.0) water Additive: 0.5-3.0%

Methacrylatemethoxy

None

2.5

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Compatible Binder Systems Reactive Groups Solvent Point of Addition Typical Suitable Concentration[] Diluents[] Viscosity at Shelf Food Contact 25C (77F), Life, cSt months[4] Compliance[5]
Alkyd, epoxy, vinyl Let-down 0.05-2.0 wt% Alcohols and water Vinylbenzylamine-methoxy Epoxy-methoxy Methanol 3 36 Methanol 2 18 FDA 175.300 Acrylic, alkyd, amine, epoxy, Let-down nitrocellulose, phenolic, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester Grind or let-down or post add Let-down Primer: dilute Water, isopropyl to 10% active alcohol Additive: 1.0-5.0% Aminosilanol Water Primer: dilute Alcohols and water to 10% active Additive: 1.0-5.0% Amino-methoxy n- Butanol 5 Primer: dilute to 10% active in isopropanol Additive: 0.5-3.0% Alcohols and water FDA 177.1390 36 FDA 175.105 Acrylic, epoxy, phenol, polyurethane 7 24 Epoxy, polyurethane Grind or let-down or post add Let-down 0.05-0.1% 0.1-0.5% Aromatics such as xylene or toluene; mineral spirits or ketones Alcohols and water Silanol Toluene 1 36 Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Vinyl-methoxy Methanol 3 36 FDA 177.2600 Mainly acrylics Let-down or post add Let-down or post add 2.0-5.0% Water Silanol Water 500 24 Mainly acrylics 2.0-5.0% Water Silanol Water 40,000 24 Acrylic, styrene-acrylics Let-down or and vinyl acetate emulsions post add 2.0-5.0% Water Ethoxy-silanol Water 50 18 Acrylic, styrene-acrylics Let-down or post add 2.0-5.0% Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and polar solvents Alkoxy-silanol None 45 24 Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Grind or let-down or post add 0.01-0.5% Aromatics such as xylene, toluene, mineral spirits and chlorinated hydrocarbons Acrylic, alkyd, amide, epoxy, nitrocellulose, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Grind or let-down or post add 0.1-1.0% None None 1,500 36 Acetone, toluene, None naphta, mineral spirits and isopropyl alcohol; dispersible in water None 270 30 FDA 176.210[7]
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Table 2. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning[1]

Product

Description

Features/Benefits

Adhesion Promotion (continued)

Dow Corning Z-6032 Silane

Vinylbenzyl-aminemethoxy-functional silane; 40% active

Adhesion promoter and pigment treatment

Epoxy-methoxyXIAMETER OFS-6040 Silane functional silane; 99% active; when used as a primer, apply by dipping or brushing

Effective in promoting adhesion of a wide variety of coating systems to glass, aluminum and steel

Dow Corning Z-6121 Silane

Amino-functional silane; 50% active

Improves adhesion and water resistance of coatings and adhesives when bonded to glass or metal substrates; can be used as an additive or primer

Dow Corning Z-6137 Silane

Aqueous solution of amino-functional silicone polymers; low alcohol content (<1%); 24% active; when used as a primer, apply by dipping or brushing

Promotes adhesion of a wide variety of coating systems to glass, ceramics and metals

Pigment Treatment

Dow Corning 3 Silanol-functional Additive (Si-OH) additive; 10% active in toluene

Improves pigment dispersion and reduces separation and flotation; also provides leveling, flow-out and gloss

XIAMETER OFS-6300 Silane[11]

Vinyltrimethoxysilane; 99% active

Pigment treatment

Water Resistance

Dow Corning 84 Additive

Low-viscosity emulsion of elastomeric silicone; 60% active

Provides water resistance for waterborne systems, particularly inks

Dow Corning 85 Additive

Medium-viscosity emulsion of elastomeric silicone; 60% active

Provides water resistance for waterborne systems, particularly inks

Dow Corning 87 Additive

Emulsion; 38-44% actives

Provides good water repellency and excellent water beading for waterborne systems with no impact on water vapor permeability; particularly for decorative paints

Dow Corning 88 Additive

Silane/siloxane blend; 85% actives

Provides excellent water repellency with no impact on water vapor permeability; can be used in waterborne systems containing polar solvents and solventborne systems; particularly for decorative paints

Leveling, Gloss

Dow Corning 56 Additive

Arylalkyl-modified silicone; 100% active

Aids deaeration and stabilizes the curtain in curtain coatings; improves leveling and gloss; aids pigment orientation; good thermostability

Dow Corning 57 Additive

Silicone polyether copolymer; 100% active

Improves leveling, slip, mar resistance and gloss; excellent substrate wetting

Table 2. Features, Typical Use and Properties of Additives from Dow Corning[1]
Compatible Binder Systems Suitable Diluents[] Solvent
None 100-250 30 Alcohols, glycol Methoxy ethers and aromatic solvents

Product
Let-down 0.05-0.2%

Description

Features/Benefits

Point of Addition Reactive Groups

Typical Concentration[]

Viscosity at Shelf Food Contact 25C (77F), Life, cSt months[4] Compliance[5]
Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21 Annex 6, Part B

Leveling, Gloss (continued)

Dow Corning 401LS Additive

100% silicone polyether copolymer

Highly effective flow and leveling additive Acrylic, polyurethane for solventborne and waterborne coatings; also lowers coefficient of friction to improve slip and hand feel; superior compatibility for clear coats Acrylic, acrylate Let-down 0.2% Alcohols, glycol Carbinol ethers and aromatic solvents None 280-400

Dow Corning 402LS Additive

100% silicone polyether copolymer

Effective flow and leveling additive for waterborne and radiation curable systems; also lowers coefficient of friction, giving good slip; suitable in pigmented and clear coat formulations

Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21 Annex 6, Part B

Texturing
Acrylic, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl Prepare premix; see product data sheet 0.5-5.0% Solvents such as glycols, glycol ethers, esters, alcohols, water or monomers used for UV coatings such as TPGDA Water Epoxy Epoxy None NA 27

Dow Corning 23N Additive

Powder consisting of transparent spherical silicone elastomer particles with epoxy functionality; average particle diameter of 2-3 microns Acrylic, polyurethane Grind or let-down or post add 5-10%

Imparts mar and abrasion resistance with a silky, smooth, matte finish

Dow Corning 33 Additive

Waterborne suspension of spherical silicone elastomer particles with epoxy functionality; average particle diameter of 2-3 microns; 46% active

Imparts mar and abrasion resistance with a silky, smooth, matte finish

Water

50

12

Wetting
Acrylate, polyester, polyurethane Let-down 0.1-0.4% Isopropyl alcohol, Carbinol acetone and toluene; dispersible in water None 31-51 24 Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21 Annex 6, Part B, and on Annex 5, Part B 0.1-0.4% Isopropyl alcohol, Acetoxy acetone and toluene; dispersible in water 0.1-0.4% Isopropyl alcohol, Methoxy acetone and toluene; dispersible in water None 25.5-29.5 36

Dow Corning 67 Additive

100% silicone polyether copolymer

Imparts good spreading and wetting on difficult substrates, e.g., low-energy substrates such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester; suitable in inks, decorative and industrial coatings for plastic, metal and wood Acrylate, polyurethane Let-down

Dow Corning 500W Additive

100% silicone polyether copolymer

Imparts excellent wetting in waterborne and radiation curable systems; suitable across a wide range of substrates, including wood and plastics; stable at high pH Acrylate, polyurethane Let-down

Dow Corning 501W Additive

100% silicone polyether copolymer

Imparts excellent wetting in waterborne and radiation curable systems; suitable across a wide range of substrates, including wood and plastics Acrylate, polyurethane

None

10-30

24

Swiss Ordinance RS 817.023.21 Annex 6, Part B, and on Annex 5, Part B Let-down 0.1-0.4% Isopropyl alcohol, Carbinol acetone and toluene; dispersible in water None 49-75

Dow Corning 502W Additive

100% silicone polyether copolymer

Imparts excellent wetting in waterborne and radiation curable systems; suitable across a wide range of substrates, including wood and plastics

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These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. The typical concentrations are usage levels where the materials have performed successfully. Usage levels can vary depending on application and performance requirements. Please evaluate for optimum performance in each specific application. [ ] Review the Safety Data Sheet for each solvent prior to use. Safety Data Sheets can be obtained from your solvent supplier. [4] From date of manufacture, months. [5] FDA Title 21 CFR 175 (175.105, 175.300, 175.320) Indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings; 176 (176.130, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210) Indirect food additives: paper and paper board components; 177 (177.1390, 177.2600, 177.1520(b)) Indirect food additives: polymers. EU Legislation BfR recommendation XV about silicones; BfR recommendation XXXVI about paper and paperboard for food contact. EU Directive 2002/72/EC and its amendments up to and including Directive 2004/19/EC.

Per Food Contact Notification 516. Per Food Contact Notification 142. [8] Formerly known as Dow Corning 19 Additive. [9] Formerly known as Dow Corning 28 Additive. 10] [ Formerly known as Dow Corning Antifoam 2210. [11] Formerly known as Dow Corning Z-6300 Silane. NA = Not Applicable.
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100% solventless UV-cure/EB-cure system
Dow Corning 18 Additive Dow Corning 23N Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 54 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 67 Additive Dow Corning 163 Additive Dow Corning 205SL Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive Dow Corning 500W Additive Dow Corning 501W Additive Dow Corning 502W Additive XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1 Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 54 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1 Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 51 Additive Dow Corning 52 Additive Dow Corning 54 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 205SL Additive Dow Corning HV 495 Emulsion Dow Corning 6 Additive Dow Corning 62 Additive Dow Corning 65 Additive Dow Corning 68 Additive Dow Corning 71 Additive Dow Corning 74 Additive Dow Corning Z-6032 Silane XIAMETER OFS-6011 Silane XIAMETER OFS-6020 Silane XIAMETER OFS-6040 Silane Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 51 Additive Dow Corning 52 Additive Dow Corning 23N Additive Dow Corning 33 Additive Dow Corning 67 Additive Dow Corning 500W Additive Dow Corning 501W Additive Dow Corning 502W Additive Dow Corning 84 Additive Dow Corning 87 Additive Dow Corning 88 Additive

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Solvent systems FDA compliant*

Dow Corning 7 Additive Dow Corning 51 Additive Dow Corning 52 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 62 Additive Dow Corning 71 Additive Dow Corning 74 Additive Dow Corning 163 Additive Dow Corning Z-6032 Silane Dow Corning Z-6121 Silane XIAMETER OFS-6020 Silane XIAMETER OFS-6030 Silane XIAMETER OFS-6040 Silane Dow Corning 3 Additive Dow Corning 11 Additive Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 56 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1 Dow Corning 11 Additive Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 54 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 100F Additive Dow Corning 205SL Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 Dow Corning 7 Additive Dow Corning 100F Additive Dow Corning 163 Additive Dow Corning 3 Additive XIAMETER OFS-6020 Silane XIAMETER OFS-6030 Silane XIAMETER OFS-6040 Silane Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 23N Additive

Waterborne system
Leveling

Leveling

Mar resistance/ slip

Mar resistance/ slip

Foam control

Foam control

Pigment treatment

Pigment treatment

Gloss Texturing

Gloss

Texturing Wetting Water resistance Dow Corning 11 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive

Wetting Dow Corning 88 Additive Water resistance

* See product data sheets for details. 1 Formerly known as Dow Corning 28 Additive. 2 Formerly known as Dow Corning 19 Additive.

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100% solventless UV-cure/EB-cure system

Dow Corning 7 Additive Dow Corning 100F Additive Dow Corning 163 Additive

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Dow Corning 100F Additive Dow Corning 163 Additive

Solventborne

Dow Corning 7 Additive Dow Corning 62 Additive Dow Corning 71 Additive Dow Corning 74 Additive Dow Corning 100F Additive Dow Corning 163 Additive

Solvent systems

Waterborne system

Waterborne
Dow Corning 62 Additive Dow Corning 71 Additive Dow Corning 74 Additive Dow Corning 7 Additive Dow Corning 100F Additive Dow Corning 163 Additive

Dow Corning 6 Additive Dow Corning 62 Additive Dow Corning 65 Additive Dow Corning 68 Additive Dow Corning 71 Additive Dow Corning 74 Additive Dow Corning 163 Additive XIAMETER AFE-2210 Antifoam Emulsion1

High shear stability

APEO-free emulsions

Dow Corning 71 Additive Dow Corning 74 Additive

Highly efficient at low concentrations Excellent surface appearance

Dow Corning 62 Additive Dow Corning 68 Additive

Dow Corning 71 Additive Dow Corning 74 Additive

Dow Corning 7 Additive Dow Corning 100F Additive

* See product data sheets for details. 1 Formerly known as Dow Corning Antifoam 2210.

Mar-Resistant/Slip Additive Selector Tree for Coatings Applications

To improve wetting, combine with
Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Multi-purpose; may also improve wetting and leveling

Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 204SL Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Excellent leveling and wetting

Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive

Excellent mar resistance and slip

Dow Corning 18 Additive

Excellent mar resistance and slip

Dow Corning 18 Additive

Anti-blocking 100% solventless UV-cure/EB-cure system Low foam

Dow Corning 18 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 54 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 204SL Additive Dow Corning 205SL Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Dow Corning 18 Additive Dow Corning 54 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive

Low foam
Dow Corning 54 Additive

Excellent wetting
Dow Corning 57 Additive

Dow Corning 54 Additive

Defoaming
Dow Corning 205SL Additive

Anti-blocking
Dow Corning 18 Additive Dow Corning 54 Additive

Hand feel
Dow Corning 204SL Additive Dow Corning 205SL Additive

Solventborne
Dow Corning 11 Additive Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 18 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 54 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 205SL Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Waterborne
Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 51 Additive Dow Corning 52 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 205SL Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive Dow Corning HV 495 Emulsion XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

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Hand feel with defoaming

Dow Corning 205SL Additive

FDA compliant*
Dow Corning 51 Additive Dow Corning 52 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning HV 495 Emulsion

Multi-purpose; may also improve wetting and leveling

Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Multi-purpose; may also improve wetting and leveling

Dow Corning 11 Additive Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Excellent recoatability
Dow Corning 11 Additive

Anti-blocking
Dow Corning 51 Additive Dow Corning 52 Additive Dow Corning HV 495 Emulsion

Excellent wetting and leveling

Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive

Excellent leveling and wetting

Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive

Excellent mar resistance and slip

Dow Corning 51 Additive Dow Corning 52 Additive

To improve wetting, combine with

Dow Corning 67 Additive Dow Corning 500W Additive Dow Corning 501W Additive Dow Corning 502W Additive

* See product data sheets for details. 1 Formerly known as Dow Corning 28 Additive. 2 Formerly known as Dow Corning 19 Additive.

Easy to incorporate
Dow Corning 52 Additive

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Leveling and Wetting Additive Selector Tree for Coatings and Ink Applications
Good recoatability
Dow Corning 11 Additive

Excellent slip and good wetting

Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive

Excellent slip and good wetting

Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive

Multi-purpose; also gives mar resistance and slip

Dow Corning 11 Additive Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Multi-purpose; also gives mar resistance and slip

Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

FDA compliant*
Dow Corning 57 Additive

Solventborne
Dow Corning 3 Additive Dow Corning 11 Additive Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 56 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Waterborne
Dow Corning 14 Additive Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 55 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 67 Additive Dow Corning 401LS Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive Dow Corning 500W Additive Dow Corning 501W Additive Dow Corning 502W Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

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Eliminates microfoam; good thermal stability; aids metallic pigment orientation

Dow Corning 56 Additive

100% solventless UV-cure/EB-cure system

Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 67 Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive Dow Corning 500W Additive Dow Corning 501W Additive Dow Corning 502W Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1

Little or no impact on slip

Dow Corning 67 Additive Dow Corning 500W Additive Dow Corning 501W Additive Dow Corning 502W Additive

Leveling with no slip

Dow Corning 3 Additive

Little or no impact on slip Multi-purpose; also gives mar resistance and slip
Dow Corning 29 Additive Dow Corning 57 Additive Dow Corning 402LS Additive XIAMETER OFX-0190 Fluid2 XIAMETER OFX-0193 Fluid1 Dow Corning 67 Additive Dow Corning 500W Additive Dow Corning 501W Additive Dow Corning 502W Additive

Superior wetting on low-energy substrates

Dow Corning 67 Additive Dow Corning 500W Additive Dow Corning 501W Additive Dow Corning 502W Additive

If foaming is a problem, combine with

Dow Corning 62 Additive Dow Corning 65 Additive Dow Corning 68 Additive Dow Corning 71 Additive Dow Corning 74 Additive

Excellent slip and good wetting

Dow Corning 57 Additive
* See product data sheets for details. 1 Formerly known as Dow Corning 28 Additive. 2 Formerly known as Dow Corning 19 Additive.

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Two Brands to Serve You

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Your Global Connection

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